Microorganism Identification

Start with test concepts

For an introduction to the material listed here, start with the flashcards in Micro Lab Quiz 8. Despite its title, this is a flashcard deck. It covers blood hemolysis, indicators and results, as well as phenylalanine deaminase and decarboxylation. Use the cards to practice connecting a test with its indicator and result.

Another flashcard deck asks about test media, purposes, indicators, procedures and incubation conditions. It offers a way to practice recalling the different details associated with a laboratory test.

Explore identification resources

The Gram Positive Bacteria Testing flashcards list several bacteria for identification practice. Other decks cover laboratory culture, culture media and biochemical tests, or ask about positive and negative test results. A flowchart also shows an approach to identifying an unknown organism, with groups listed as eliminated.

The mind maps include Biochemical Tests, Detection of Mycoplasma and Microbiology Lab ID Tests. Their titles offer different starting points for exploring the maps: tests, detection or laboratory identification.

Combine maps and quizzes

After working through a flashcard deck, open a related mind map and look at how it presents its topic. Then try a quiz such as Bacteria and Archaea or Microbiology Lab Label Photos. Use questions you find difficult to guide another look at the relevant cards or map.

Use this section of the unit

Microorganism Identification is a section of a unit in Microbiology and immunology. Its resources bring laboratory identification material together in formats suited to different kinds of practice, from recalling test details to working with visual material.

Choose a mind map and pair it with a quiz for your next study session.